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How Philip Bailey and Phil Collins Turned a Demo Into an 80s Smash
Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire and Phil Collins of Genesis teamed up in 1984 to create “Easy Lover”, one of the era’s most successful male-male duets, a pairing that was rare in the pop landscape of the time. The two singers had already crossed paths through the Phenix Horns, a brass ensemble that…
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“Surely it’s the greatest psychedelic rock song ever recorded… It makes the whole God thing seem plausible!” Kavus Torabi’s Guide To Cardiacs
This 2014 interview, republished by Prog/Louder, sees Cardiacs guitarist Kavus Torabi talking through his favourite songs by the cult English band led by the late Tim Smith. Torabi, who also plays in Gong and rejoined a reactivated Cardiacs line-up in 2024, describes the group as the greatest he has ever heard, praising their fusion of…
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Born in Florida 86 Years Ago, the Songwriter Who Discovered Blake Shelton and Wrote Signature Hits for Tammy Wynette and George Jones
Bobby Braddock, born in Lakeland, Florida on 5 August 1940, became one of country music’s most influential songwriters after a brief performing career, penning classics such as Tammy Wynette’s “D-I-V-O-R-C-E” and George Jones’s “He Stopped Loving Her Today”. He is also credited with discovering and mentoring Blake Shelton, helping launch the singer’s career in the…
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Gracie Abrams “feels lucky to be generally inspired” by Paul Mescal for songwriting, and their romance “held a mirror” up to her past relationships
Gracie Abrams has discussed how her relationship with actor Paul Mescal has shaped her songwriting, clarifying earlier comments that had been widely misread. Speaking to Rolling Stone, the singer pushed back on suggestions that she felt her career was “threatened” by the romance, insisting instead that Mescal has had “the most amazing effect” on her…
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Dove Ellis unveils UK and Ireland tour dates after Mercury nod
Dove Ellis, the Irish, Manchester-based indie folk artist, has announced a UK and Ireland headline tour for November and December 2026, in support of his acclaimed debut album ‘Blizzard’, released last December. The tour follows the record’s shortlisting for the Mercury Prize, alongside albums by Paul McCartney, JADE, Nia Archives, Dave, Suede and the War…
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‘If we don’t fight back, we don’t have a future’: the journalist taking on the ‘tech fascists’ of Silicon Valley
Journalist Gil Durán, author of the new book “The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy”, argues that many of Silicon Valley’s most powerful billionaires have abandoned democracy and aligned themselves with Donald Trump’s Maga movement to advance their own political and economic interests. Durán, who was permanently banned from Elon Musk’s…
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The 1975 album that rescued rock music for Paul Weller: “The first guitar hero of the 1970s”
“Just what I wanted…” The post The 1975 album that rescued rock music for Paul Weller: “The first guitar hero of the 1970s” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Phish confirm new 2026 tour dates
American rock band Phish have confirmed a fresh batch of tour dates for 2026, giving fans early notice to plan for the group’s next run of live shows. The announcement continues Phish’s long-standing tradition of extensive touring, which has built one of the most dedicated fanbases in American music. Specific details such as venues, cities…